The interactions of metal ions with galactose and xylose have been inv
estigated in the glassy state and in water solutions by comparing the
diffuse internal reflectance, cylindrical internal reflectance and tra
nsmittance spectra. The nature and amount of the metal ions induce cha
nges in the C-C and C-O ring, as well as in the skeletal modes. (C) 19
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